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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.68, 1,063.73 and 518.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.68, 1,063.73 and 518.65 is: 715.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.68 : 1,063.73 = 518.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.68/1,063.73 = 518.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.68x = 1,063.73 × 518.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.68x = 551,702.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,702.20/770.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.87

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